Damian Kelly

about Damian

Damian Kelly is the London-based representative for Pacific Legal Network, the leading provider of legal services in the Pacific.

The Pacific Legal Network is a practice group of Macpherson Kelley and is run out of Macpherson Kelley’s Sydney office. As well as legal services, the Sydney team provide project management and marketing services for the network, coordinating complex legal projects for clients operating in the Pacific region.

Damian brings a unique international perspective to his legal practice, having lived and worked in various regions including Australia, the UK, and the Pacific Islands. This experience has allowed him to gain extensive knowledge in advising clients across different jurisdictions, along with a deep understanding of cultural nuances in legal matters.

With Damian’s international experience and strategic approach he has facilitated sustainable and long-term investment in the Pacific, providing value to both his clients and local Pacific economies.

Serving a wide range of clients from leading financial institutions to international organisations and governments in the Pacific, clients rely on Damian’s expertise and experience in cross-border financing and M&A. His portfolio includes working with major financial institutions such as ANZ, Westpac, Bred Banque, and Bank of South Pacific, as well as international and governmental organisations like MIGA, IFC, and Millennium Challenge Corporation.